The Lord Speaker chairs daily business in the House of Lords chamber and is an ambassador for the work of the House. The House of Lords engagement programme connects members of the Lords with new ...

Find out what’s on today at the House of Commons and House of Lords. Track current bills, keep up with committees, watch live footage and follow topical issues ...

Questions The Lords returns from recess on Monday 2 June to press the government on the BBC World Service, competitiveness of English farmers with neighbouring countries, promotion of convenience ...

House of Lords FAQs The Lords Enquiry Service provides information on the role, work and membership of the House of Lords. Telephone: 0800 223 0855 (Freephone) or 020 7219 3107 Email: ...

First reading is the first stage of a bill's passage through the House of Lords. This stage is usually a formality, and takes place without a debate. During first reading, the long title (indicating ...

The UK Parliament has two Houses that work on behalf of UK citizens to check and challenge the work of Government, make and shape effective laws, and debate/make decisions on the big issues of the day ...

The Public Bill Committee will meet for the first time on Tuesday 24 June 2025 to scrutinise the Bus Services (No.2) Bill line by line. and is expected to report by 5.00pm on Tues ...

Written Parliamentary Questions: Departmental performance in Session 2024-25 Procedure Committee The EFRA Secretary will be asked what is causing delays to timely responses to Written Parliamentary ...

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Here is an overview of debates scheduled in the Commons Chamber over the coming week. Please note, this business was announced in the Commons Chamber by the Leader of the House of Commons, Penny ...